Wedding Soup With Stracciatella

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 17
Authentic Italian Wedding Soup with Stracciatella recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 slice white bread , crust removed
1/4 cup milk
garlic clove , minced
6 ounces ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons fresh parsley , minced
salt and pepper
4 cups chicken broth
2 ounces orzo pasta
1/2 bunch fresh Baby Spinach
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons grated parmigiano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
357
Sugar
2g
Fat
16g
Italian Wedding Soup is a traditional family soup that is served during wedding celebrations. It is a hearty and comforting soup that is perfect for cold winter days. This soup is made with fresh vegetables, tender meatballs, orzo pasta, and baby spinach leaves. They are all simmered together in a rich and flavorful chicken broth. The egg-based stracciatella has a creamy and velvety texture that adds a unique flavor to the soup.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F. Cut the bread into small cubes and place them in a bowl with the milk to soak up.
2.Combine the minced garlic, ground turkey, olive oil, egg yolk, and fresh parsley to form small meatballs. Season with salt and pepper.
3.Bring the chicken broth to a simmer in a large pot. Add the orzo pasta and cook until tender. Add the baby spinach and heat through.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, water, parmigiano, and chopped fresh parsley. Add the soaked bread and mix well.
5.Drop the meatballs into the pot one at a time. Spoon in the bread mixture to create stracciatella. Cook for a few minutes until the soup thickens.
6.Serve hot with fresh crusty bread or crackers on the side.

PROS

A comforting and hearty soup with tender meatballs, orzo pasta, and baby spinach leaves.

Perfect to warm up on a chilly day and filling enough to be a complete meal.

CONS

This soup is high in sodium due to the chicken broth and parmigiano cheese.

Not recommended for those looking to reduce their sodium intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a great source of protein, iron, and calcium from the ground turkey, spinach, and parmigiano cheese.
The orzo pasta provides carbohydrates for energy, while the fresh herbs and garlic offer antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

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